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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,265.91, 262,959.93 and 55,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,265.91, 262,959.93 and 55,341.36 is: 83,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,265.91 : 262,959.93 = 55,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,265.91/262,959.93 = 55,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,265.91x = 262,959.93 × 55,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,265.91x = 14,552,560,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552,560,151.70/175,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,031.32

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